Term: 1^st Term

Week: 7

Class: Primary 2

Age: 7 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 3 periods

Date:

Subject: Basic Science and Technology

Topic:- The senses - touch

Features of CPU
Athletics

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

Use the sense of touch to detect the textures of various substances
State the importance of the touch
Identify the different features of the CPU and state its functions
Explain the meaning of Athletics
Give examples of track events
Perform short distance races

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, playway method, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: tissue paper, rough and smooth cardboard paper, water-hot, cold and warm, chart/pictures of people running a race, cone, track

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1: The sense of touch

PRESENTATION	TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	PUPIL’S ACTIVITY
STEP 1 INTRODUCTION	The teacher revises the previous lesson on the organ of taste	Pupils pay attention
STEP 2 EXPLANATION	The teacher explains the meaning of touch Touch is the medium through which external objects or forces are perceived through contact with the body	Pupils pay attention and participates
STEP 3 INTERACTIVE SESSION	She then explains the importance of touch 1. It allows us to receive information about our internal and external environments	Pupils pay attention and participate
STEP 4 NOTE TAKING	The teacher writes a short note on the board	The pupils write the notes in their books

NOTE

Touch is the medium through which external objects or forces are perceived through contact with the body

Importance of touch

It allows us to receive information about our internal and external environments.

EVALUATION: 1. Explain the meaning of touch

Explain the importance of touch

CLASS ACTIVITY: Using the sense of touch, the pupils are asked to distinguish between rough/smooth objects, hot/cold objects

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively

PERIOD 2 and 3: Features of a CPU. Athletics

PRESENTATION	TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	PUPIL’S ACTIVITY
STEP 1 INTRODUCTION	The teacher revisits the previous lesson on functions of the Arithmetic and Logic Unit	Pupils pay attention
STEP 2 EXPLANATION	The teacher then explains the various functions of the functions of the Memory Unit 1. it is used for encoding information 2. it is used for storing information 3. it is used for retrieving information	Pupils pay attention and participates
STEP 3 DEMONSTRATION	The teacher explains what short distance races are and gives examples Short distance races are called sprints e.g 50m dash, 100m, 200m and 400m race She also explains the health benefits of short distance races 1. it improves the brain and muscle functions 2. it improves and assists metabolism and digestion 3. it helps to burn calories and maintain a healthy weight 4. it improves muscular strength She takes the pupils to the playground and demonstrates the 50m dash asks the pupils to do the same	Pupils pay attention and participate
STEP 4 NOTE TAKING	The teacher writes a short note on the board	The pupils copy the note in their books

NOTE

Functions of the Memory Unit

it is used for encoding information
it is used for storing information
it is used for retrieving information

Short distance races

Short distance races are called sprints e.g 50m dash, 100m, 200m and 400m race

Health benefits of short distance races

it improves the brain and muscle functions
it improves and assists metabolism and digestion
it helps to burn calories and maintain a healthy weight
it improves muscular strength

EVALUATION: 1. Describe three functions of the Memory Unit

Define the term ‘Short distance races’
Give two examples of short distance races
Discuss three health benefits of short distance races

CLASS ACTIVITY: Pupils are taken to the playground to carry out 50m and 75m dash

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively

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